Research Advances in Management and Planning of Forest Operations

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Operations and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 463

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Department of Forest Economics and Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Interests: pinus sylvestris; element content; nutrient accumulation; aboveground biomass; stand density; carbon sequestration; forest management

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Department of Forest Utilization, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Interests: forest mechanisation; skid trails; timber extraction; forest transport and logistics

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Department of Forest Economics and Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71C, 60-625 Poznan, Poland
Interests: mathematics and biostatistics

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Department of Forest Economics and Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Interests: forest mechanization; skid trails; timber extraction; forest transport and logistics

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Department of Forest Utilization, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Interests: forest machines; timber harvesting; timber extraction

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Forests play a multitude of roles in modern society, some of which might seem contradictory. The provision of raw materials to the economy must be balanced with the provision of environmental services and respect for human well-being. The proper planning of forestry operations assists in both aspects, as it allows for the effective and timely execution of work, while minimising the adverse impact on the environment. The integration of sensors and data transfer has enabled forestry machines to become components of the Internet of Things, facilitating the efficient and precise management of the whole supply chain. However, the forest environment presents unique challenges for IT solutions due to its extreme conditions and remote locations, as well as the limitations of personal training. A further challenge is the quantity of data, which necessitates the utilisation of sophisticated machine learning methodologies for analysis.

We welcome submissions on the current state of and potential advances in the utilisation of modern technologies in forestry operations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Productivity of forest works: analysis and optimisation;
  2. The use of simulations for the optimal design of supply chains;
  3. Data transfer amongst the actors of forest supply chains and use of StanForD2010;
  4. Precision forestry;
  5. The environmental impact of forest operations and organisational remedies;
  6. Possibilities of automation or remote operation;
  7. Human factors: ergonomic aspects of forest works and the need for training;
  8. Challenges and limitations of technical developments in forestry.

Dr. Krzysztof Polowy
Prof. Dr. Witold Grzywiński
Dr. Marta Molińska-Glura
Dr. Włodzimierz Stempski
Dr. Bartłomiej Naskrent
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • forest mechanisation
  • timber extraction
  • forest operations
  • precision forestry
  • optimisation
  • simulation
  • Internet of Things
  • StanForD2010
  • ergonomics
  • big data

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Analysis and Optimization of Driving Performance for Tree Transplanting Machine in Hilly Mountainous Areas
by Yexin Chen, Jianxi Zhu, Liwen Yao, Zidong Yang, Zhongqiang Hu, Lijun Xu and Lijian Yao
Forests 2024, 15(12), 2128; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15122128 (registering DOI) - 1 Dec 2024
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A structural optimization scheme for the prototype is proposed to improve the driving performance of tree transplanting machines operating in hilly and mountainous environments. Through theoretical analysis of the tree transplanting machine’s stability and passability, we determined the relationship between the center of [...] Read more.
A structural optimization scheme for the prototype is proposed to improve the driving performance of tree transplanting machines operating in hilly and mountainous environments. Through theoretical analysis of the tree transplanting machine’s stability and passability, we determined the relationship between the center of gravity offset distance and overall performance when climbing slopes and crossing steps and trenches. This analysis determined the optimal parameter for the center of gravity offset distance. Subsequently, the prototype structure was optimized, and the center of gravity position was adjusted accordingly. The stability and passability of the prototype were simulated using the multi-body dynamics analysis software RecurDyn V9R4. Finally, the driving performance of the optimized prototype is evaluated through extensive tests. The test results revealed that the optimized prototype achieves the maximum lateral travel and longitudinal climbing angle of more than 30°, the maximum height over steps of 330 mm, and the maximum width across trenches of 890 mm. The outcomes of the real-vehicle tests are largely consistent with the simulation results, and the test outcomes meet the driving performance requirements for transplanting operations in hilly and mountainous terrains. Full article
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